Historical and theoretical foundations of socio-cultural work

Structure Type: Course
Code: KH13BKE1051
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 4.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Leikkari, Esa
Teacher Team: Kareinen, Jussi
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students will acquire a theoretical foundation of knowledge about the methods of creative activity.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 108 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Traditions in socio-cultural work: tradition of co-operation and communal art
- Foundations of socio-cultural work: traditional, critical, radical
- Contents of socio-cultural work: Paulo Freire, Augusto Boal
- Approaches to socio-cultural work: traditional, critical, radical
- Phases involved in socio-cultural work
- Status of theory in socio-cultural work: research, analysis, concepts

Recommended or Required Reading

To be announced during the first lesson.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures
- Journal
- Exam

Assessment Criteria

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Assessment Methods

active participation in the classes 20%
a written exam 80%

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